Upcoming Events
Event Name: Military Food Shares
Location: Varies by county
Date & Time: Varies by county
Additional Info: Dates and locations vary by county, see website for schedule
Link: Military Share « Food Bank
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Event Name: First Responder & Veteran Camping
Location: Gifford Pinchot State Park, Camp Site A; 800 East Camping Area Rd., Lewisberry/Warrington
Date & Time: Arrival at 3 p.m., Saturday, June 6; Departure at 3 p.m., Sunday, June 7
Additional Info: Join us for a weekend of connection and campfire conversations featuring delicious meals from the grill and refreshing beverages in a space to unwind and share stories. Camping gear and transportation may be available. Spouses are welcome.
Link: Upcoming Events
Point of Contact: Shay McDonald- 717-856-5660
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Event Name: Team Jennifer Cahill Charities 4th Annual Women Veterans Day
Location: WWII Museum; 845 Crooked Creek Road, Gettysburg PA 17325
Date & Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Saturday, June 13
Additional Info: This is the fourth annual celebration of Women Veterans Recognition Day and a bonus celebration of America’s 250th Anniversary. Lunch is free for women veterans. There will be presentations of VA and PA DMVA benefits and services. As well as a living history program and a scavenger hunt within the Museum. Different tables for vendors as well.
Link: Home - Team Jennifer Cahill Charities
Point of Contact: Mike Cahill- execdirector@teamjennifercahillcharities.org
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Event Name: Vet Fest
Location: West Chester University, Sykes Student Union Center; 110 W. Rosedale Ave., West Chester
Date & Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Saturday, June 13
Additional Info: Over 30 vendors, food, veteran IDs, apply for healthcare/benefits, legal aid and more. Car show, kids games, face painting and balloon artist.
Point of Contact: Susanne Fink- 610-344-5210
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Event Name: Project New Hope-Women Veterans Retreat
Location: 114 State Route 103, South Mount Union, PA 17066
Date & Time: Saturday, July 11 to Wednesday, July 15
Additional Info: This retreat is for Women Veterans Only and will include activities to assist women veterans with healing and overcoming barriers. It is free for disabled women veterans including lodging and food. Will also include keynote speakers -Marilyn Kelly-Cavotta-Special Advisor for Women and Minority Veterans and Lebanon VAMC Women’s Health Program Manager Rachel Reutiman
Link: Project New Hope - Beacon Lodge Camp
Point of Contact: Jan Adams- Janpdg@gmail.com
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Event Name: Operation Honor: Rural Salute PA
Location: Gettysburg Area Recreation Authority - 545 Long Lane, Gettysburg, PA 17325
Date & Time: 11 a.m.; Saturday, July 25
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